Planning Your Degree

  1. Frequently Asked Questions: Courses

     These questions supplement the Choosing Your Courses in First Year Science guide. If you haven't already, familiarize yourself with the guide before reading on.When should I register for courses? Where can I find my registration date?Register for both Term 1 and Term 2 courses during your… read more

  2. Exchange for BSc students

    Interested in studying abroad or locally at one of our partner universities? Read on more to find out what you need to know before you apply to Go Global as a Science student.To be eligible for exchange, you must meet all of the Go Global requirements as well as the Science-specific requirements… read more

  3. BSc Specialization Application: Requirements

    The application will open in late May 2025.You must complete all departmental and faculty requirements listed below by the end of the current Winter Session for any specialization to which you apply.What’s the difference between the course requirements listed in the Calendar and the specialization… read more

  4. BSc Specialization Application: Frequently Asked Questions

    The application will open in late May 2025.FAQ: General QuestionsCan I complete the eligibility requirements to enter my chosen specializations over the summer?No. The specialization admission requirements (i.e. courses) must be completed before you apply.What if I’m not placed in one of my three… read more

  5. BSc Specialization Application: Introduction

    The application will open in late May 2025.Who is eligible to apply for a BSc specialization?BSc students in 2nd or 3rd-year class standing without a specialization are required to apply for a specialization through the coordinated process. Students eligible to apply are notified by email in… read more

  6. Preparing to Graduate

     Planning to graduate this year? Be informed about grad requirements, ceremony details, and more.Check the Graduation website for the deadlines to apply for May and November graduation.Applying for GraduationLinks and ResourcesApply for GraduationUBC Graduation Ceremony ChecklistAcademic… read more

  7. Sufficient Progress Requirements

     Students follow two distinct measures of progress: Sufficient Progress and year level class standing. Students are evaluated for Sufficient Progress at the end of each Winter Session.Sufficient Progress measures progression through your degree and often includes specific requirements for your… read more

  8. Choosing Your Courses in First Year Science

    Having trouble deciding what courses to take in first year? This guide is here to help.Step 1: Determine Your Areas of InterestWhat is a specialization?An example of a specialization is a major. By the end of first year, every UBC Science undergraduate student must choose a specific area of study … read more

  9. Submitting a Deferred Standing Request

    Please review the following information carefully before proceeding to apply for deferred standing (SD).EligibilityWhen can I request Deferred Standing in a course?You must report your absence to Science Advising no later than 48 hours after the missed final exam or final assignment deadline by… read more

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We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

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